Council extends moratorium on data center facilities through May 31, 2027
The council voted to extend a moratorium on data center facilities until May 31, 2027, citing continued information gathering, conversations with nearby jurisdictions and potential state-level regulatory developments.
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The Normal Town Council approved an ordinance extending the moratorium on data center facilities through May 31, 2027. Staff said the first six months of the original moratorium were used to gather information, review other municipal ordinances (including Aurora), visit communities with data centers, and participate in community meetings; the extension gives time to monitor state-level activity and coordinate with neighboring Bloomington.
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